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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.42, 469.86 and 183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.42, 469.86 and 183.55 is: 275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.42 : 469.86 = 183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.42/469.86 = 183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.42x = 469.86 × 183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.42x = 86,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,242.80/313.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.17

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